Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers salary in North Dakota
SOC 51-8093 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$93,130
per year in North Dakota
Middle half
$80,410–$102,680
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
950
in North Dakota
Concentration
10.42×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
North Dakota
$93,130
published median
United States
$96,710
3.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
17th
42 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $93,130 median has purchasing power comparable to about $104,689 nationally. North Dakota's BEA regional price parity is 89.0 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for North Dakota.
$66,580$118,280
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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